Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center (Smithsonian National Air and Space Musuem)

The extension of the Air and Space Museum was opened in 2003. It houses famous aircraft, spcecraft, rockets, and satellites.

A map of the museum is linked here.

• The Boeing Aviation Hangar
• James S. McDonnell Space Hangar
• Donald D. Engen Observation Tower

A student self-guide is linked here.

• suggests that you start with four aircraft and two space vehicles
• Caudron G.4 (1915)
• Boeing 367-80, prototype of the 707 (1954)
• Concorde (1969)
• Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird (1964)
• Space Shuttle Enterprise (1977)
• Mars Pathfinder and Sojourner (1997)

It is also suggested that you view the Boeing B-29 Enola Gay.

Walking on the elevated walkways is a great way to observe the artifacts and contrast the sizes.


Flight Simulators are also available for a fee. All students must view the artifacts before going to the flight simulators.